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Wondering about Michael Kenna, 1845-1904
2007-09-10 20:30:12
On my quest for relatives I ordered a copy of the Civil War pension file (certificate #577430) for a Michael Kenna (1845-1904). He was a private in Company C, 74th Regiment of the NY Volunteers from 7 Jul 1861 to 6 Jul 1864. He was born 1845 or 1846 in Ireland to John Kenna and Kate Gleason (both of Ireland), moving to the US around 1854. He was married to Mary Ralph (b. 1842) on 6 Feb 1868 by Rev. Father O'Burn/Byrne at St. Michaels Church in Flushing, NY. They had at least two children: Annie Kenna, b. 13 Feb 1872, and Mary Kenna, b. 9 Mar 1881. Michael died at the age of 58, on 24 Jan 1904, at Laurel Hill, Queens, NY, from a cerebral hemorrhage. He is buried at Calvary Cemetery.
I can't be certain he is a relative, however, his mother's name of Gleason shows up elsewhere in our family tree. Perhaps St. Michaels church or naturalization papers can help prove or disprove a connection.
If you know this man or his relatives, please let me know.
UPDATE: The nice folks at St. Michael's Church did a search for the marriage record and could not find one for them on the date above. :-(
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frank kenna0000-00-00 00:00:00
My great-great-grandfather, Michael Kenna, is also buried in Calvary Cemetary, Woodside, Queens. But I have a different date of death. Do you know who, if anyone, is also buried with your Michael Kenna? -
Wayne Kenna0000-00-00 00:00:00
Frank: Sorry, this is all I know about this Michael Kenna right now. Since we share the same last name, perhaps we have a connection. Drop me a line if you have any details about your family history you would like to share. -
Annie Kenna0000-00-00 00:00:00
if anyone is lookin at this comment and has a family tree or records with the irish side on it please let me know. always wanted to know about my family. thanks -
Wayne Kenna0000-00-00 00:00:00
Annie: Hi, I'd be glad to help you with your search. Send me an email using the form here:
http://www.kennaweb.com/tng/suggest.php
Thanks,
Wayne -
michael Kenna0000-00-00 00:00:00
came across this site after I googled my name.I am 38 and from Scotland.Kenna is not a common name and was curious as to where the name came from.
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Eugene Reeg0000-00-00 00:00:00
Mary Ralph is my great grand mother, Mary Kenna 1881-1966 is my grand mother. Philip Kenna was in "B" Co. I think the 67th regiment and died at Bloody Lane in the Battle of Anteidem 25 Sep 1861.Philip Kenna's name is on the Civil War Monument at Main Street, Flushing. He may be Michael Kenna's brother or cousin. I did a family Tree many years ago, I'll dust it off and send you more info. also we pronounce,Kenna as Kennar the kenna's come from County Tipparary.regards gene